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Translucent Roof (Tear Resistant)

Description

Glasteel transportation translucent roof is a high strength fiberglass composite panel.  It is UV resistant and has excellent weathering capabilities.  All roadside and curbside edges are reinforced with woven roving to protect against rivet pull out.  Panels are available with 10% or 30% light transmission.  Panels are produced with a tear resistant woven fabric, engineered to withstand inline, cross directional and diagonal tear propagation.                                                  

Use
Designed for use as a roof sheet in dry freight trailers.

Physical Properties

PROPERTY TYPICAL VALUE TEST METHOD
     Flexural Strength 27,850 psi ASTM D-790
     Flexural Modulus 885,000 psi ASTM D-790
     Tensile Strength 14,160 psi ASTM D-638
     Tensile Modulus 1,200,000 psi ASTM D-638
     Izod Impact (Notched) 14 ft lbs ASTM D-256
     Barcol Hardness 45 ASTM D-2583
TEAR PROPAGATION DIRECTION
TEAR PROPAGATION LB / IN
Machine Direction
755 lb / in
Cross Machine Direction
798 lb / in
45 Degree Direction
815 lb / in

Product design specifications
 
THICKNESS COLOR WIDTH FINISH WEIGHT
0.075 N/A Up To 105" Embossed .49 lbs sq ft
Notes
Glasteel transportation translucent roof is available in bulk coil, 250 to 500 linear feet as well as cut-to-length sheets.  Cut-to-length sheets can be interlapped into one coil for customer convenience.  Material can also be coiled with embossed side facing inside or out.
Standards
All material tolerances and product specifications can be found in the Glasteel Quality Specification Data Sheet.  Available upon request.
Aesthetics
Glasteel Transportation panels will provide a bright clean look when installed.  Please note that periodically small areas that are unacceptable for use will be present on the panels.  Glasteel will always do it’s best to identify these areas but user should always inspect panels prior to installation.  If an unacceptable area is discovered, please notify Glasteel at once for replacement of the affected material.  When verification is made, Glasteel will either reimburse or supply replacement material but in no means will cover labor, installation or handling expense.      
Cutting
Glasteel Transportation Panels can be cut using power saws with a carbide tip or masonry blade.  Use caution and always wear protective goggles and a filter mask when cutting panels.
Installation
Follow industry wide fastening procedures utilizing mechanical and / or adhesives.
Storage
All Glasteel Transportation Panels should be stored indoors in a cool dry area.  Moisture permitted to remain trapped between panels can cause expansion and discoloration.
Maintenance

To ensure that Glasteel Transportation Panels retain their sparkling clean looks, a periodic cleaning with warm soapy water or steam cleaning is recommended.

Nonwarranty
The information contained in this literature is presented in good faith, and is believed to be accurate at time of publication.  No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the completeness, reliability or accuracy of this information.  No implied warranty or merchantability or functional use for specific application. 
 


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